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The Importance Of A Roommate

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Over the past year, I have been living at my college and it has been really great. I absolutely love my roommate, she is one-of-a-kind. I was not placed as her roommate at first, but we ended up moving in together anyway. My first roommate and I were kind to one another, but we didn't hit it off like Zandy and I did. Zandy is spunky and loud, which is a combination of traits that makes for a lot of fun.

Zandy has been a huge blessing in my life, a bigger blessing than she even knows. She always has valid advice and always tells the truth (even if it isn't fun to hear). She is the kind of person who is trustworthy and loyal. She knows right from wrong and she keeps her priorities straight. Zandy has been such a good influence in my life. She shows me how it is okay to be different and it is okay to speak up for what is right, even when its hard to. She has helped me in my walk with Christ and she is a living example of what following God looks like. Zandy is the type of person who will bring you coffee on the days when you feel like absolute crap in order to cheer you up. She is thoughtful in her actions, and she cares so much about the ones she loves.

This past week, I have been so appreciative of my roommate. I am so glad to have her in my life; college would not be the same without her. We are both business majors, and it is always comforting to know somebody who has gone ahead of you in classes to reassure you that the class is passable. I have asked her so many questions about this that and the other thing when it come to what I want to do with my major. This week especially with midterms, having a good friend to come back to is always nice.

Zandy is a year and a half ahead of my in school, so I will no have her as my roommate after this semester. Knowing she has to leave makes me sad, because being roomies has been so awesome. I have learned several things from Zandy. I have become a better person because of her. I try to take her advice, and I push myself to the limits of my capability. I strive to become the best, smartest, God focused me I can be. Zandy doesn't settle, and she has helped me realize I don't have to settle either. Zandy has been proof that the "I can" attitude works even when you are feeling you can't.

I am going to miss my roommate. I will miss our late night talks and our mutual coffee obsession. I will miss the talks we have about the future. I will miss her fashion advice. Most of all, I will miss her honesty, her genuine honesty. I know I won't lose Zandy's friendship, but she will definitely be missed.


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